Physical Education & Sports Provision

At Orchard Primary School, we are passionate about developing a love of PE, sport and physical activity. We recognise the important role that physical education plays in supporting the health, wellbeing and personal development of our children.

We believe that a broad, balanced and high-quality PE curriculum, alongside opportunities to take part in extra-curricular sport, can have a positive impact on children's confidence, concentration, teamwork, attitude and achievement.

We are committed to ensuring that all children receive a minimum of 2 hours of PE and physical activity each week, delivered through high-quality lessons led by our teachers, alongside support from specialist sports coaches where appropriate.

School Games Mark – Platinum Award
We are delighted to have achieved the Platinum School Games Mark, recognising our continued commitment to providing high-quality PE, school sport and physical activity opportunities for our children.

This achievement reflects the enthusiasm and dedication of our children, staff and parents/carers, all of whom contribute to making PE and sport such an important part of life at Orchard Primary School.

Competitions and Events
Throughout the 2026–27 academic year, Orchard Primary School will continue to participate enthusiastically in a wide range of local sports competitions, festivals and events with other schools across Leicestershire.

Opportunities may include:

• Athletics
• Basket Ball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Hockey
• Kwik Cricket
• Swimming
• Tag Rugby

We aim to provide opportunities for children of all abilities to represent the school, develop their skills and experience the enjoyment of competitive sport.

Orchard Sports Ambassadors
Children from Years 3–6 have the opportunity to become Orchard Sports Ambassadors. Our Sports Ambassadors help to promote PE, physical activity and healthy lifestyles across the school and play an important role in encouraging other children to get involved

Throughout the year, our Sports Ambassadors may be involved in:

• Leading and supporting sporting activities and events
• Helping to develop PE and sport across the school
• Supporting whole-school sports events
• Organising or contributing to charity sporting events
• Working alongside staff and sports coaches to promote clubs and activities
• Sharing ideas and suggestions for improving sport at Orchard
• Promoting PE and physical activity through assemblies, newsletters and the school website

We are very proud of the enthusiasm, leadership and responsibility demonstrated by our Sports Ambassadors.

Sports Day
Children across KS1 and KS2 take part in Sports Day during the summer term. Both events have an athletics focus and provide children with the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have developed throughout the year.

Sports Day also provides valuable opportunities for leadership and responsibility, with older children supporting the organisation and running of events for younger children.

Children earn points for their House Team throughout the event, with the Sports House Cup awarded to the winning House.

What Clubs Do We Offer?
A wide range of sporting clubs and activities are available throughout the year, delivered by teachers, support staff and external sports providers.

Our extra-curricular programme offers opportunities for children to develop their skills, try new sports and take part in both team and individual activities.

Please go to our 'Extra-Curricular' page to check out the current list of clubs:
https://www.orchardprimary.org/extra-curricular-opportunities

The Government Sports Premium
The Government provides schools with a Sports Grant each year to spend specifically on improving the quality of sport and PE provision for all their children.

To view the Schools' Impact and Strategy Report, please click below:
Orchard School Policies